Designing and Implementing an Assistive Technology Lab for Postsecondary Education
A literature review discusses how teacher knowledge of assistive technology significantly impacts student success with assistive technology and that many teachers enter the field feeling unprepared to implement these technologies with students. This article explores one university’s process in setti...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-01-01
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Series: | Education Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/8/1/11 |
Summary: | A literature review discusses how teacher knowledge of assistive technology significantly impacts student success with assistive technology and that many teachers enter the field feeling unprepared to implement these technologies with students. This article explores one university’s process in setting up an assistive technology laboratory for students to explore. Such experiential learning opportunities are vital to the success of special education educators. This paper explores how the lab is set up and the activities visitors complete to provide a foundation for those looking to develop a similar lab. |
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ISSN: | 2227-7102 |